What's blocked in Burundi
Apps generally work, but Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and YouTube were blocked on election day in 2020.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
None of the 71 apps we track is blocked or restricted in Burundi right now.
Not offered in Burundi
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Chat & calls
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
Privacy & tools
The 3 VPNs that fit Burundi
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Burundi are reporting this week.
Picked for heavy censorship: each can disguise VPN traffic.
ExpressVPN
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NordVPN
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Proton VPN
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Surfshark, Private Internet Access and CyberGhost
Surfshark
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Private Internet Access
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CyberGhost
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What's going on
Burundi blocked Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and YouTube on the morning of its May 2020 election and has a long record of pressuring independent media. Further disruptions were reported around 2024 protests.
Before you connect: Keep a VPN installed before elections.
Is a VPN legal in Burundi?
Legal
No specific VPN law.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Burundi?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Burundi right now. Apps generally work, but Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and YouTube were blocked on election day in 2020.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Burundi?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Burundi. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Burundi?
Legal. No specific VPN law.
Which VPN works in Burundi?
Our picks for Burundi are ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Proton VPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Will a VPN work during an internet shutdown in Burundi?
No. A VPN can get around blocks on specific apps and sites, but during a full shutdown there is no connection to the outside world for the VPN to use.
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